There are 7 ways to get from Tarragona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 40m€47–142Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Tarragone to Madrid543.1 km
6h 13m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Sczm
7h 5m€45–70Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
4h 37m€63–174Bus via Cuenca
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Cuencabus 051
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
10h 30m€72–102Drive 539.8 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Madridcar 539.8 km
5h 19m€86–124Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
6h 16m€67–156
Tarragona to Madrid by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarragona and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Tarragona and Madrid is 537 km. The road distance is 539.8 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Tarragona to Madrid, including transfers.
Tarragona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Tarragona to Madrid, Avenida de América twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Tarragona to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Tarragona to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Tarragone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tarragona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Tarragona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Madrid is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Tarragona to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tarragona and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.